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Crossbench revolt stalls university funding shake-up

Tom McIlroy and Robert Bolton
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A crossbench revolt against the Coalition's overhaul of university funding has delivered a short-term reprieve to the sector, with a successful push for an inquiry suggesting Parliament could block the changes.

Independents Rex Patrick (pictured) and Jacqui Lambie and Centre Alliance senator Stirling Griff supported the referral. Alex Ellinghausen

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Tom McIlroy is the Financial Review's political correspondent, reporting from the federal press gallery at Parliament House. Connect with Tom on Twitter. Email Tom at thomas.mcilroy@afr.com
Robert Bolton is the Education editor. He covers primary and secondary education, universities and training. Connect with Robert on Twitter. Email Robert at rbolton@afr.com
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